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                                                                  H.R. No. 167



R E S O L U T I O N
	WHEREAS, A strong, effective system of free public education 
for all youth is essential to our democratic system of government; 
and
	WHEREAS, The United States has made considerable progress in 
the social, technological, and scientific fields due to our system 
of free and universal public education and to our qualified and 
dedicated teachers, who have equipped their students with the 
skills necessary to achieve their full potential; and
	WHEREAS, Given the pivotal role that educators play in the 
lives of young people, the National Education Association and the 
National Parent Teacher Association are recognizing May 2-8, 2004, 
as Teacher Appreciation Week; at this time, it is a pleasure to 
honor an outstanding Texas educator, Diana Rocha, for her exemplary 
contributions in the field of education; and
	WHEREAS, A native of the Lone Star State, Mrs. Rocha 
graduated from Pan American University and began her distinguished 
tenure with the Edinburg Consolidated Independent School District 
in 1983; she currently teaches bilingual students at the elementary 
level, where she has touched the lives of countless young people; 
and
	WHEREAS, In addition, this notable woman has been selected to 
offer presentations on staff training and writing techniques, to 
train other teachers in guided language acquisition design, and to 
serve on the STAR program; she has also enjoyed coaching third, 
fourth, and fifth graders in UIL Spanish poetry; and
	WHEREAS, Representative Aaron Peña, in celebration of 
Teacher Appreciation Week, has appropriately recognized this 
remarkable educator for her steadfast commitment to public 
education; now, therefore, be it
	RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives of the 78th Texas 
Legislature, 4th Called Session, hereby honor Diana Rocha for her 
exemplary efforts in behalf of her students and extend to her 
sincere best wishes for continued success; and, be it further
	RESOLVED, That an official copy of this resolution be 
prepared for Mrs. Rocha as an expression of high regard by the Texas 
House of Representatives.

                                                                     Peña

                                                  ______________________________
                                                       Speaker of the House     

	I certify that H.R. No. 167 was adopted by the House on May 
17, 2004, by a non-record vote.

                                                  ______________________________
                                                     Chief Clerk of the House